The Biological, Psychological, Cognitive, and Social Perspectives on Aging: The Design of a Healthy Aging Program for Older Adults

<p>Aging is an inevitable process, accompanied by changes in physiological, cognitive, psychological, and social facets. Researchers have investigated the physiological, cognitive, psychological, and social risk factors associated with aging and have encouraged the use of physical activity, cognitive training, and dietary interventions to alleviate risk factors. However, holistic programs dedicated to promoting successful aging among older adults are uncommon. This review sought to promote successful aging by identifying physiological, cognitive, psychological, and social risk factors that affect older adults and develop a comprehensive program to holistically mitigate these risk factors. Risk factors associated with unsuccessful aging include the development of chronic health conditions, declines in cognitive function, development of psychological disorders, and reductions in social activities. The goal of this program is to assist older adults in leading a well-balanced lifestyle by encouraging engagement in evidence-based interventions such as physical exercise, diet and nutrition, mindfulness meditation, yoga, mentally stimulating activities, and building interpersonal relationships to improve aging outcomes.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Psy.D. Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Clinical Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2020

Author dc:creator

• Santiago, Melissa

Contributors dc:contributor

• Elizabeth Lane, Ph.D.
• Eric Rosen, Ph.D.

• Aging
• Successful Aging
• Cognition
• Older Adults
• Healthy Aging
• Lifestyle
• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Geropsychology

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/474

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1514